The West Bengal Police has made another breakthrough in the ongoing terror case linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, with the arrest of a suspect from the state’s Malda district. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Shahjahan Sheikh, was picked up from a hideout in the Khairbari area of Malda on Tuesday evening, marking the second arrest in as many days in the case.
According to sources, Sheikh was a close associate of one of the prime accused in the case, who was arrested on Monday. The police believe that Sheikh was involved in providing logistical support to the terror outfit and was also in touch with other key accused in the case. The suspect has been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and is being questioned by the police.
Terror Plot Unraveled
The arrest of Shahjahan Sheikh comes just a day after the police arrested another suspect, identified as 40-year-old Abdul Rahim Sheikh, from the state’s Murshidabad district. The police claim that the two suspects were in touch with each other and were planning to carry out a major terror strike in the state. The police have recovered a cache of explosives and arms from the hideouts of the two suspects, which were meant to be used in the terror attack.
The police believe that the terror plot was hatched by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan-based terror outfit, which has been responsible for several terror strikes in the country in the past. The police are also probing the role of other suspects who are believed to be involved in the terror plot. The investigation is being led by a special team of police officers, who are working closely with the central agencies to crack the case.
Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bengal Connection
The Bengal terror case has once again highlighted the presence of Jaish-e-Mohammed in the state. The police claim that the terror outfit has a strong network in the state’s Malda and Murshidabad districts, which are bordering Bangladesh. The police believe that the terror outfit was using the porous border to smuggle arms and explosives into the country.
The Bengal terror case has also raised concerns about the security of the state’s border. The police have been sounding the alarm about the presence of terror outfits in the state for some time now, but the latest arrests have highlighted the gravity of the situation. The state government has vowed to take tough action against the terror outfits and has assured the people of the state that they will be kept safe.
What’s Next?
The police are now on the lookout for other suspects who are believed to be involved in the terror plot. The police have launched a massive manhunt to track down the remaining accused and are working closely with the central agencies to crack the case. The investigation is ongoing and the police are expected to make more arrests in the coming days. The people of Bengal are breathing a sigh of relief after the latest arrests, but the police are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the state remains safe from terror threats.
The Bengal terror case has once again highlighted the need for the government to take tough action against terror outfits. The people of the state are demanding that the government takes concrete steps to ensure the security of the state and its people. The government has vowed to take all necessary steps to keep the state safe, but the people are watching with bated breath to see what happens next.